Smart Cutting Can Mean Big Savings on Shipping!

Smart Cutting Can Mean Big Savings on Shipping!

Recently, we received an online order from a customer in North Carolina for five pieces of 10” diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe, weighing a total of 2,125 pounds.

The standard length for this pipe is 21 feet, but the customer ordered half-lengths to take advantage of significantly lower shipping costs.

By cutting the pipe in half, we were able to reduce the freight charges by more than 50%!

Shipping costs for steel increase as material gets longer, with particularly significant increases for products exceeding 16 feet. By reducing the length, we can often ship material much more economically using LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight.

At Steel Supply, we ship steel products nationwide every day, using both freight lines and carriers such as UPS.

We're also happy to cut material to your exact specifications, helping you reduce shipping expenses, minimize waste, and improve efficiency in your production process.

Whether you're across Houston or across the country, Steel Supply can get you the material you need, cut to the size you want, and delivered economically.

Call us at 713-991-7600 or visit www.steelsupplylp.com to place your order.